The Upshot NBA Podcast

The Oscars just came and went and that got us to thinking... What are the best Basketball Movies of all time (and what makes them so great)?

Ex Golden Stater, Andre Iguodala, has been in the news a lot the last few days. He's been feuding online with his current team (one he still hasn't played a minute for), the Memphis Grizzlies, and causing a lot of NBA fans to discuss his actual value in the league. With all that in the news, we had to dive in and talk about it. Is Iggy actually a hall of famer? In this episode of the Upshot, we talk about that and have some fun comparing Iggy to some of our favorite players ever.

The Seattle Supersonics were one of the NBA's most electrifying teams and home to one of the most rabid basketball fanbases in the NBA... Until they weren't. In this episode, we'll break down the odd circumstances that lead the Sonics to Oklahoma and why Seattle has yet to reclaim their belove NBA Team.

One of the most iconic movies of the 90s was a little production called "Space Jam". It starred the world's most famous athlete at the time and some of the world's most loveable cartoon characters. What you may not know is what went into making it all happen (and the drama that surrounded the movie at the time). In this episode, we dig in deep to arguably the best basketball movie of all time, "Space Jam".

Is playing college basketball an important part of becoming a successful NBA player? If so, which colleges are the best at grooming future NBA talent? In this episode we dive deep into the stats and make sense of who the best NBA player producing colleges are and what makes them so good at it. Warning: You might be surprised by what we found out when we really dug into this topic.

Over the last 30 years, the NBA has had some amazing players grace the hardcourts. Some of those amazing players got their fanbase riled up, year after year because they consistently helped their team get to the playoffs. Some of those players turned into "Ghost" when they got that far, and the stuff that got them there didn't show up when it really counted (tournament time). In this episode of the podcast, we cover the NBA's biggest playoff ghost and why we think they change so dramatically when the regular season ends and playoff time begins.

In this episode of the Upshot podcast, the Upshot team takes a stroll down nostalgia lane and relives their experiences with one of the greatest sports video games of all time. If you grew up in the 90s, and had a chance to play NBA Jam in an arcade or at home on a console, this is going to be an episode that is going to give you that amazing warm and fuzzy feeling all over again. Pick your favorite team, click start, and let's relive NBA Jam together.

The last NBA offseason was filled with surprise exits. Some of the biggest stars left their teams to go play somewhere else (even after they were extremely successful with the team that they were on). In this episode of the Upshot podcast, we're going to put on our "prediction hats" and dig into who we believe will be the next big star to leave their time (and why we think it's definitely going to happen soon).

What is this “load management” stuff all about? Is it fair to fans who have prepaid for tickets to see their favorite NBA stars play? In this episode of the Upshot, we break down exactly what is happening and why this is a dangerous place for the NBA and the future of the league.

There are no great heroes with great villains. The NBA is no exception to that rule. In this episode of the Upshot Podcast, we dive deep into who are the biggest heels in the league, why almost everyone hates them so much, and why they are such an important part of the game.

The 2018 NBA draft was one of the biggest events in the history of the league. This single day, and the pandemonium that surrounded it, have caused ripple effects around the NBA that can still be felt to this day. In this special flashback edition of the Upshot Podcast, we break down what exactly happened at the 2018 draft... and the "aftershocks" that were caused by the 1 month time period that surrounded it.

One of the biggest pieces of hype going around the various sports shows right now is the (not so bold) prediction that the Golden State Warriors might not even make the playoffs this year. In this episode of the Upshot podcast, we break down why that is a possibility... and why we think Golden State still has a few tricks up their sleeve.

Kyrie Irving made his debut as a Brooklyn Net tonight and he did something that most people didn't think was possible. Beside's putting up 50 points (the most of any player debuting for a new team... ever), he made a giant statement to the fans in Brooklyn and around the NBA. On this edition of the Upshot Podcast, we're going to recap his record-setting opening night and why it still wasn't enough to hold off Karl Anthony Towns and the Timberwolves.

No Zion Williamson. No Paul George. It didn't matter. The opening day games of the 74th season of the National Basketball Association were filled with Fireworks. In this special overtime edition of the Upshot Podcast, we're going to get you up to speed on what happened today and why it matters. We'll talk Raptors and Pelicans. We'll talk Lakers and Clippers. We're gonna talk about Pascal Siakam dominating on day one. We're going to talk about how the first "Battle for LA" ended. We're here to get you up to speed on how day 1 of the 2019-20 season of the NBA shook out.

With one ill-fated press conference earlier this week, Lebron James "poured gasoline" on an already hot situation between the NBA and China. In this overtime episode of the Upshot Podcast, we're going to talk about what Lebron said, what he probably should have said instead, and how this could ultimately shape his legacy.

It's finally here. October 22, 2019, marks the first day of the 74th season of the National Basketball Association. We're pumped and we know you are too! So, what better way to get ready for this monster season ahead than doing a full season preview? We're here to talk storylines going into the season (like who is the real King of LA), we're going to talk awards (Who's the next MVP?) and we're going to make full-season predictions (Who gets into the playoffs and who is going to win that next ring?).

The 2019-2020 season NBA season is almost here and there are some amazing games shaping up on the schedule. After one of the biggest free agency offseason rounds ever, professional basketball is on the verge of one of the most exciting seasons in its history. In this episode, we break down the games that we're the most excited about this season and show you what you need to put on your calendar to watch. This is your 2019-2020 Must Watch NBA Cheatsheet.

The last few days have been one of the most charged geopolitical moments that the NBA has ever experienced. In this very special "Overtime Episode" of the Upshot NBA Podcast, we get you up to speed on what's happening with the NBA as it deals with a big problem with the China fanbase... and how it could change the game for pro basketball for decades to come.

The 2019-2020 NBA season is upon us—-and for the first time in years, we don't have an overwhelming Vegas favorite to take home the Larry O'Brien trophy. The Warriors lost KD to Brooklyn and Klay is looking to be out for most of the season. So who's the favorite? Vegas has an opinion. Let's see where Vegas has set the lines for the various NBA teams this year and which players they're betting on taking home the hardware. Do you think this is how it will shake out?

No matter where you happen to be from or who your team is, one of the most frustrating parts of being an NBA fan is when your team has an owner that just can't seem to do anything right. On this episode we cover who are some of the worst owners currently left standing in the NBA right now, what impact they have on their team, and why are they considered to be the worst.

Chances are if you listen to this podcast, you're an NBA fan. Chances are, if you have a pulse, you're a music fan. We, here at The Upshot, love both – immensely. And you don't have to search too far to find the connections between the two – which begs the obvious question – what band/artist would you compare to your favorite teams of all time? We cover our favorite team band comparisons inside.